Israeli Offensive in Gaza Spurs Infighting Among Its Normally Unified Neighbors

Threats of strikes and charges of increased state control of the airwaves plague French President Nicolas Sarkozy as he scraps ads from state television.

Meg Whitman has stepped down from the boards of eBay, Procter & Gamble Co. and DreamWorks Animation amid speculation that she is planning to run for governor of California.

A new law requires businesses to ensure that child products they make or sell are tested and certified for safety.

Several Eastern European countries say they may face emergency heating shortages, as Gazprom’s closing of its Ukraine gas pipeline cuts off their supply also.

The Bush administration’s announcement Monday that the U.S. will be sending an emergency airlift to the troubled Darfur region of Sudan has many questioning the timing of the move.

Former Ill. Attorney General Roland W. Burris, the Senate appointee of embattled Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich, was rejected by authorities after arriving in D.C. Monday.

For 15 years, the state of Michigan has failed to address complaints that female prisoners were being sexually assaulted; now taxpayers could pay millions of dollars in damages.

Democratic candidate Al Franken’s slim lead over incumbent Norm Coleman for Minnesota’s open Senate seat could be negated by lawsuits over rejected absentee ballots.

Despite previous reports that Australia was offering to take some Guantanamo Bay detainees, the government says it has refused two U.S. resettlement requests.

Israeli ground troops are in Gaza and world leaders worry about the escalating violence, but Israel intends to finish the mission for many reasons.

One of President-elect Barack Obama’s cabinet nominees, N.M. Gov. Bill Richardson, has withdrawn, citing potential interference from an investigation in New Mexico.

The dispute over natural gas shipments between Ukraine and Russia brings back unpleasant memories of the 2006 gas shutdown, and underscores the contentious relationship between the two countries.

As the year draws to a close, U.S. senators are encouraged to participate in a century-old tradition: signing their desk to commemorate a term of service. 

After eight years of strain, observers predict a renewed relationship between Europe and the United States, but many warn that the road to reconciliation will not be easy.

Union activists are fighting McDonald’s over the company’s opposition to the Employee Free Choice Act, which will likely remain a hot-button topic in the new congress.

In January, the Czech Republic assumes the EU presidency, prompting speculation over the potential response of its controversial President Václav Klaus.

One of Obama’s first major decisions will concern the future of the missile defense shield in Europe. Russia strongly opposes the shield; Obama has been noncommittal.

As Russian President Dmitry Medvedev approves a term limit expansion, some analysts think Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is gunning for a second stint as president.